Do I need to get my tattoos removed?

[DoxieMama]

I plan on going through RCIA this upcoming year. I have tattoos and am wondering if I’ll need to get them removed. I do not have anything offensive. I have my daughter’s name, an angel for a daughter that passed away, and a few others. Are tattoos viewed as evil in Catholicism?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

These links should help you understand the Church’s position on tattoos and body piercings. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.
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• Has the church said anything official about body piercing and tattoos
• Is excessive tattooing a mortal sin?